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- ASME Code Case 2901, Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12
Implementation in NextGen of ASME Code Case 2901 and subsequent paragraphs Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12 - How to import an ASME VIII material from Division 1 to Division 2 or vice-versa
To import any material from Division 1 into the ASME VIII Division 2 material database or vice versa, simply follow these instructions - Validation error in the verification of large openings on cylinders, with a ratio between the nozzle radius and the cylinder radius greater than 0.7
In version 2023.2 of NextGen we have introduced a change regarding openings according to ASME VIII Division 1 with an opening/shell ratio > 0.7 - Common mistakes when searching EN 1092-1 flange ratings
How to correctly calculate EN 1092-1 flange ratings - How to use a National Annex in EN1991-1-4
Guide on how to use National Annexes in the calculation of wind pressure, according to EN1991-1-4 - EN 1092-1 flanges rating with ASME/ASTM materials
Why does an EN flange made from ASME material, if calculated by rating, have lower performance than what is tabulated in Annex G? - Updates to simplified fatigue assessment in Clause 17 according to EN 13445-3 2014, Amendment 5
An overview of the fatigue calculation changes introduced in Amendment 5 to EN 13445-3 2014 Edition - Vortex shedding calculation according to EN13445 Clause 22.10
It is possible to calculate the effect of the vortex shedding on the column according to clause 22.10 of EN13445 - Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17 and AD 2000 S 1
Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17 - How to set item service according to UG-16
Set the type of service according to UG-16 so as to verify the minimum thicknesses in relation to that service - Definition of standard tees in EN 13480
How to define standars tee fittings using the EN 13480 norm to avoid the calculation of the opening compensation - How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297
How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297 - Recording of our NextGen 2022.1 webinar is now available
Watch NextGen 2022.1 webinar on YouTube - NextGen 2022.1 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.1 - Version 2019.3, WRC module updates
We've updated the WRC module in version 2019.3; in this article we take a look at what's changed. - NextGen 2023.1 is now available
Information about the new Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.1 - Detailed fatigue assessment according to EN 13445-3 Clause 18 and AD 2000 S 2
How to perform fatigue analysis with the detailed approach proposed in EN 13445 Clause 18 and AD 2000 S 2 - NextGen 2022.1 webinar
Invitation to attend the NextGen 2022.1 presentation webinar - NextGen 2021.2 is now available
NextGen 2021.2 is now available - Thread calculation according to EN14359 Clause 5.5.6
The thread calculation procedure allows to determine the minimum length of thread engagement for sustaining compressive stresses and the minimum length of thread engagement for sustaining shear stresses - Version 2022.0.412 "Hotfix" released
We've released an hotfix update to NextGen, including a few fixes - How to submit a question to the EN agency
How to submit a question to the maintenance agency of EN standards - Greater prominence for the options relating to the reduction of the allowable in EN 13445 openings
In version 2022.2, greater visibility is given to two important options in the calculation of openings in EN calculations. - Problems importing HTRI version 9.3 files in NextGen versions 2025 and 2025.1
A bug in HTRI 9.3 causes issues with .NET 8. Since our software requires .NET 8, we recommend updating to HTRI 9.3.1 which fixes the problem - Forming Strains in ASME
Equations for Calculating Forming Strains in ASME VIII Div-1 and Div-2 - Considerations on the verification of saddles according to the Zick method
This article expresses our position regarding the dimensions b and b1 in the calculation of saddles according to the Zick method - The values printed in the materials properties summary appear to be incorrect
Among the summary pages of the calculation report there is the summary of the characteristics of the materials. Let's see together why these characteristics may differ in the calculation of the individual components. - Understanding and solving validation warnings
Understand how to follow-up to a validation warning, a non-blocking message that often arises during the validation process of a component. - Why is an ASME material unusable at a certain temperature despite having the allowable and yield strength values?
Within ASME, it can happen to receive an error when selecting a material due to too high a temperature - Report configuration
In this article we will analyze the windows that allow us to modify the report's configuration - How to visualize the test cases report of ASME PTB
Description of the steps to visualize the test cases reports of ASME VIII PTB - Why do some ASME materials lack the yield strength, tensile strength, elasticity or thermal expansion values?
An explanation on the lack of some values in the NextGen ASME databases that are instead present in the ASME II Part D tables - Clamp connections
How to calculate flanges and covers having screw clamps, hinged or eye-bolts - Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) and hydrostatic test pressure calculation
In this technical study we analyze the impact that the value of the maximum allowable pressure has on the verification of an appliance in hydraulic test conditions - How to design an air cooler heat exchanger with NextGen
How to design an air cooler heat exchanger with NextGen - NextGen 2023.2 is now available
Information about the new Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.2 - Understanding and solving validation errors
Validation errors may arise during design with NextGen. These types of errors are part of the normal work cycle with the software: the purpose of this article is to provide the user with the tools to understand and resolve them independently. - Getting started step-by-step guide
A guide for those approaching NextGen for the first time, aimed to discover the user interface and create the first simple vessel - Request to insert materials not available in the NextGen database
While containing several thousands of materials, NextGen databases may not contain one or more necessary items. In this article we illustrate how it is possible to overcome the absence of materials and how to request their addition. - What changes in the calculation of heat exchangers in the 2023 edition of the ASME BPVC?
A summary of the changes that ASME BPVC 2023 makes to the chapters related to the calculation of heat exchangers - NextGen 2022.2 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.2 - How to create a custom material
A guide on how to create a custom reusable material, to complete missing features of an existing material or to insert a completely new material into the NextGen database - Errors exporting ASME U Forms
Steps to Resolve Errors When Exporting ASME VIII Div. 1 U-Forms - How to design a double tubesheet heat exchanger
By following the TEMA RCB-7.1.2 requirements it is possible to calculate heat exchangers equipped with double tubesheets. - Nozzles and other secondary components positioning
NextGen 2024.1 introduces a new coordinate system for positioning nozzles and other secondary components, such as attachments, eyebolts, ladders or trunnions. Options are also available to facilitate linear positioning and definition of the nozzle height. - Low temperature design according to AD 2000 code
This document outlines the procedures to follow to safely design an equipment operating at sub-zero temperatures, according to the German AD 2000 Code - How to import an item (file .sit)
How to import an item (file with .sit extension) into an existing project - How to create an additional component with the "Desktop View"
Guide to creating components outside the 3D modeler, using the interface called "Desktop View" - Running the NextGen program via Remote Desktop (RDP)
Running the NextGen program via Remote Desktop (RDP) - Startup or runtime problems due to graphical options
If you are having problems loading the 3D model it may be due to the graphics settings - How to obtain NextGen software validation certificates
Find out where you can download quality certificates for NextGen software validation - Bolt torque calculation for flanges
How to enable and manage the optional bolt torque calculation available for flanges - The item properties window
A recap of all the options and settings available under the "Item properties" window, to define a vessel or heat exchanger - Software validation and ASME PTB test cases
NextGen software is continuously tested to ensure the consistency and correctness of its results, as well as the proper functioning of the user interface. For the American ASME codes, test cases provided directly by the Standard are also available, with which NextGen is verified. - The calculation report contains unreadable characters
NextGen uses a character set that, if not installed correctly, can lead to the creation of unreadable reports - PED compliance for equipments designed according to ASME
NextGen supports the calculation of pressure vessels and heat exchangers according to the American ASME standards in accordance with the European PED standard - Error starting Nextgen, "Sentinel key not found (H0007)"
How to fix startup problems related to error H0007 "Sentinel key not found" - How to install the program from the command line
It is also possible to install the program from the command line using some parameters - Recording of our NextGen 2023 webinar is now available
Thursday, July the 6th, we hosted a webinar to present NextGen 2023 along with what's been added during the past year. - Weight management
In NextGen there are multiple options to manage the weight of the equipment accurately. - How to create a jacketed vessel
A quick guide to help you started with a jacketed vessel - Run a FEM analysis of a nozzle with NozzlePRO from NextGen
The positioning of some nozzles can be critical with an approach based solely on Design By Formulae: NozzlePRO offers an easily approachable Design By Analysis approach - Materials set feature and its usage
The material sets enable faster prototyping and design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, as well as minimizing possible input problems - How to create a reinforced ring opening (studding outlet flange)
Creation of a reinforced ring (studding outlet) along with eventual connection to a blind flange - Pass partition definition for heat exchangers
Pass partition definition and calculation in the channels of an heat exchanger and their effect on adjacent flanges - Integration of external calculations into the NextGen report
How to integrate calculations performed externally, for example using Excel spreadsheets, into the NextGen calculation report - Heat Exchanger Wizard
How to design a heat exchanger using NextGen's Heat Exchanger Wizard - NextGen 3D modeler
A major part of NextGen's user interface is its 3D modeler. In this article, we look at its functionality, purpose, and limitations. - How to design a stiffening ring against external pressure using NextGen
NextGen supports different configuration of rings to act as stiffeners against external pressure. In this article we detail how to configure them. - Configuring the computers running NextGen to use the Sentinel HASP network key
How to set up computers on your network to use network key licensing (red USB dongle) - How to backup customized elements
NextGen allows the creation of various custom elements, such as materials, bolts and gaskets. In this article we illustrate how to save and restore it. - When the latest edition of ASME BPVC becomes effective?
Information about when a new edition of the ASME BPVC code can or must be used - Wind load definition
In NextGen it is possible to calculate the wind profile automatically using standards such as Eurocodes, ASCE, UBC or define a custom profile. - How to set different pressures on adjacent components
Components belonging to the same calculation can be defined with different pressures and temperatures, following the instructions given in this document - Addressing installation issues
Common issues during software setup and how to solve them - How to recover backup copies of NextGen items
How to recover backup copies of NextGen items - Sant'Ambrogio NextGen installation packages archive
A list of links to download past version of NextGen - NextGen 2022.0 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.0 - Technical Support Service Guidelines on Using the Software
General guide for using the technical support service - VPN configuration for NextGen with Sentinel HASP network dongle
How to use NextGen on a remote computer connected to the main office via VPN - Installation guide
Step by step procedure for installing NextGen - Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings
Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings - Use of customized Excel files to define the WRC loads on nozzles
An Excel file can be used to define custom nozzle loads - Expansion joints
An overview of expansion joints and their use in the calculation of fixed plate heat exchangers - How to design supports for stacked equipments
The support of a vessel or an exchanger could also be subject to the stresses of overlying elements, as in the case of stacked exchangers. In this article we will see how to take this into account, so as to carry out adequate sizing. - How to manage geometric relationships between components
NextGen takes care of keeping the geometry of the designed components consistent. In some contexts, it is necessary to disable this behavior and separate the dimensions between the various components. - How to add a coaxial nozzle to the small end of a cone
Often vertical vessels equipped with a cone on the lower part end with a drainage nozzle, in this article we illustrate how to add it. - Design a body/girth flange automatically using the Flange Designer tool
NextGen's Flange Designer allows you to design and optimize a body flange in minutes, creating the best possible geometry that satisfies the input conditions. - Formulas for calculating maximum pressures (MAWP, MAP)
Considerations regarding the calculation of the maximum pressures for a component - Version number
Explanation of how the NextGen version number is structured and how the installation behaves towards previous versions already installed - Local loads transformation
Local loads transformation - What types of licenses are available for NextGen?
NextGen comes with three different license types. In this article we will see the characteristics of each of them. - Design of adjacent VSR openings beyond 0.8 De of a formed head
How to overcome the limit in the VSR norm that defines a method to calculate adjacent openings only when they are entirely in the spherical portion of a formed head - NextGen 2023 user interface guide
NextGen 2023 introduces a new type of user interface for its main window. This article explains the differences with previous versions. - List of keyboard shortcuts
In NextGen it is possible to quickly activate some commands, using keyboard shortcuts; here's a list of available commands. - How to ask for technical support
NextGen has an integrated function for sending technical support requests. To access this function, simply click on the “Ask for support” button on the top bar of the program - Importing HTRI files
Specifications concerning the data import procedure for a heat exchanger starting from the thermal calculation with HTRI - Item revision system
NextGen manages calculation revisions, maintaining the original file and the calculation report relating to each revision and adding the relevant information to the report cover page - Permanent transfer of a software based license
This article explains how to transfer a software based license from one PC to another - How to design an hairpin or double pipe heat exchanger
Following this guide, you'll be able to design two different types of uncommon heat exchangers: hairpin and double-pipe - Set liquid level
Set liquid level - The components design window (component properties)
Most of the design work in NextGen happens within the component designer. In this article we see how it is organized. - Fatigue Analysis Screening, Method B according to ASME Section VIII div 2 Clause 5.5.2.4
The fatigue screening allows to determine if a fatigue analysis is required as part of the vessel design. If the screening is satisfied, then a fatigue analysis is not required as part of the vessel design. - Error updating NextGen license, "Error updating hardware key RemoteCommErr"
How to resolve issues with installing a hardware license update that leads to the message "Error updating hardware key: RemoteCommErr" - How to quickly reuse material or gasket that have already been set in the item
You can save time and avoid mistakes with this simple tip - NextGen software release cycle and "beta" version
How often NextGen is released, what each update contains and what's the "beta" version available between each official release - NextGen 2023.0 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.0 - Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code
Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code - Erection of vertical vessels
Erection of vertical vessels - External actions for the vessel support calculation
It is possible to define various actions when checking the vessel's support - How to design a gas cylinder with NextGen
In this article we illustrate the precautions to be taken when calculating a gas cylinder - Cladding and weld overlay management
NextGen supports automatic calculation of lining overthicknesses and can consider part of the cladding for the overall pressure resistance - Limits on thickness for tubes and cylindrical shells in the VSR standard
The VSR standard provides for different lower limits on the thickness of the walls of pipes and cylindrical shells. NextGen checks these limits on the basis of the criteria imposed by the standard, this article summarizes this process. - Files management with Projects Browser
Projects Browser is the component used to manage and organize files and projects within NextGen. It's been overhauled in version 2022 of the software: in this article, we take a look in detail at all its functions. - Structural calculation of supports using load combinations
Structural calculation of supports using load combinations - Is it possible to use network licenses in a mixed configuration with single seat licenses?
In more complex use scenarios, for companies that need to have different methods of accessing NextGen licenses and different configurations of the same, it is possible to take advantage of the use of a mix of network licenses and single station licenses - File storage in real-time synchronized folders (OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive)
Why we suggest not to store NextGen files inside folders monitored by real-time synchronization software - Calculation of foundation loads for saddle-supported vessels using simplified finite element analysis
NextGen allows for the calculation of foundation loads for saddle-supported vessels using a simplified finite element analysis. In this article, we explore the methodology used for this calculation. - Material characteristics customization
Find out how to modify on-the-fly one or more material characteristics for a specific component - Using the Usage Factor function to calculate the percentage of component utilization
How to perform a quantitative analysis on pressure parts with the Usage Factor function